I have been pouring over the forums since I joined, but I still have a couple of questions I hope some of you may be able to answer.

What are the best primary schools, and what are their costs? I have four kids, and while Etihad covers four, Emirates only covers three - is that negotiable and if not, is it still doable to put one in privte school fully subsidized?

I understand that you live in a "compound" if living in company supplied housing. I have read that you are driven to and from the airport for your trips. Can you own your own car? Can my wife leave the compound with the kids safely to check out Dubai and the kids attractions and such?

Finally, does anyone have any experience with the housing supplied by the company for families? Pictures to show my wife would be great - but the ones that are for families.

Thanks in advance for your help! If you have any other suggestions in how to prepare best for the interview, specifically the Compass tests, that's always welcome too .

Randy
[email protected]